The Inland Rail Trail is a Class I bikeway that runs through the cities of Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, and a portion of the unincorporated County of San Diego. Class I bikeways are built into roads and separated from vehicle traffic. They are to be used exclusively by people who are walking, riding, or rolling. The Inland Rail Trail is an important element of the San Diego Regional Bike Plan which makes active transportation safer, easier, and more accessible throughout the region.
In June 2024, construction began on Phase 3 of the Inland Rail Trail. Like the entire Inland Rail Trail, this one-mile stretch along Mar Vista Drive to Civic Center Drive is a multi-use path for riding, walking, and rolling that is completely separated from traffic. Find more information about completed and future phases below.
The project's current budget is $34.2 million. Phases 1 and 2 were funded by various sources including Bicycle Transportation Account grants, TransNet, the Transportation Enhancement Act, and the State Transportation Improvement Program. Phases 3 and 4 are funded by various sources including TransNet and grants from the California Transportation Commission's Active Transportation Program (ATP).
Visit our Bikeway and Walkway Projects page for project terminology definitions and to find links to information on other bikeway and walkway projects. For more information, check our News page for project updates, subscribe to our email list, or contact gobybike@sandag.org with any questions.
